(JUBA) – South Sudan is strengthening its preparedness for Ebola after Kenya confirmed a third case of the Bundibugyo virus disease, with authorities warning that the country remains at high risk due to its close trade and travel links with affected neighbours. Kenya’s Ministry of Health said on 16th OctoberContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has overtaken Ethiopia to become East Africa’s largest economy, ending five years of Ethiopian dominance after a sharp devaluation of the birr reduced Ethiopia’s gross domestic product in dollar terms. Kenya’s GDP rose 13.7% to $135.92 billion (KES 17.57 trillion) in 2025, while Ethiopia’s fell 40%Continue Reading
(KOBOKO, UGANDA) – Charcoal traders along Uganda’s border with South Sudan have asked President Yoweri Museveni for a three-month grace period to sell existing stocks, saying enforcement of the 2023 charcoal ban has left more than 172 dealers with over 90,000 bags worth UGX 2.4 billion ($645,000 / £492,000) stranded.Continue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The United Kingdom has ruled out imposing travel restrictions on Kenya over the imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, offering reassurance to the tourism industry. British High Commissioner Matt Baugh said Kenya had demonstrated strong preparedness through isolation facilities, contact tracing and measures to manage suspectedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola after a contact of the first patient tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain. The patient is a 39 year old man who developed fever, fatigue and joint pains on 13th October, according to Dr Patrick Amoth, the Director GeneralContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s tax authority has uncovered a value added tax fraud involving fictitious electronic invoices worth about KES 42 billion ($323 million / £247 million) over five years, exposing the exchequer to about KES 4 billion ($30.8 million / £23.5 million) in fake claims. Forensic investigators said threeContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has withdrawn its fuel subsidy for the first time since August 2025, pushing pump prices to their highest level in years. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the decision on Wednesday evening. Petrol and diesel prices rose by KES 12.93 and KES 9.90 per litreContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya’s High Court has cleared the way for a Spanish firm to pursue the liquidation of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) over an unpaid award now valued at KES 10 billion ($77.1 million / £58.8 million). The court dismissed Ketraco’s preliminary objection, ruling that state ownership doesContinue Reading
(KILIFI, KENYA) – Four salt producers have won a court case against a KES 200 ($1.50 / £1.20) per tonne levy imposed by the Kilifi County government. The High Court declared the charge unconstitutional and ordered a stop to collections. The judge ruled that the charge under the Kilifi CountyContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya will spend nearly four out of every five shillings of ordinary revenue on debt repayments in the financial year ending June 2027, according to the National Treasury. Total debt service is projected at KES 2.30 trillion ($17.8 billion / £13.6 billion), equal to 79.8% of ordinaryContinue Reading
